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Tesla Model 3 Base vs. Long Range

In comparing the Tesla Model 3 Base's and the Tesla Model 3 Long Range's specifications and ratings, the Tesla Model 3 Base has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars The Tesla Model 3 Long Range has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Tesla Model 3 Base and Tesla Model 3 Long Range have the same interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the Tesla Model 3 Base's and the Tesla Model 3 Long Range's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Tesla Model 3 Pricing

A used 2023 Tesla Model 3 Base ranges from $35,992 to $45,710 while a used 2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range is priced between $41,677 to $52,486.

Tesla Model 3 Resale/Retained Value

Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Tesla Model 3 Base and the Tesla Model 3 Long Range both lose 48.2 percent of their value.

Tesla Model 3 Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Tesla Model 3 is 8.7 out of 10. Tesla Model 3 is ranked 1 out of 13 Best Small Electric Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 3 Best Electric Luxury Compact Cars, the Tesla Model 3 is ranked 1 and the Tesla Model 3 is ranked com.omnisee.entity.bestcars.BestCarsQualityRanking@7fc5deff based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Tesla Model 3 is also ranked 1 out of 3 Best Electric Luxury Small Cars while the Tesla Model 3 is ranked com.omnisee.entity.bestcars.BestCarsQualityRanking@538dc4a out of 3 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Tesla Model 3 is also ranked 2 out of 27 Best Electric Cars while the Tesla Model 3 is ranked com.omnisee.entity.bestcars.BestCarsQualityRanking@2b750143 out of 27 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Tesla Model 3 is also ranked 2 out of 15 Best Luxury Electric Cars while the Tesla Model 3 is ranked com.omnisee.entity.bestcars.BestCarsQualityRanking@20fc7b60 out of 15 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Tesla Model 3 Reliability Rating

iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Tesla Model 3 is 7.2 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Tesla Model 3 Base’s base engine makes 271 horsepower, and the Tesla Model 3 Long Range base engine makes 346 horsepower. Both the Base and the Long Range are rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with highway ranges of 272 and 358 miles respectively. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the Base is 10.4 hours (240V), while the charge time for the Long Range is 11.5 hours (240V).

Safety Ratings

The Tesla Model 3 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. The Tesla Model 3 has a Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS.

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

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Used Asking Price:

$35,992 - $45,710

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

48.2%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

-

Used Asking Price:

$41,677 - $52,486

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

48.2%

Tesla Model 3 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.7 / 10

Reliability:

7.2 / 10

Retained Value:

9.0 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Tesla Model 3 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.7 / 10

Reliability:

7.2 / 10

Retained Value:

9.0 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Tesla Model 3 Rankings

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1 / 1

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1 / 1

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2 / 27

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2 / 15

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2 / 15

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2 / 13

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2 / 5

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2 / 3

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2 / 3

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2 / 3

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3 / 15

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3 / 15

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3 / 13

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4 / 27

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4 / 13

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5 / 19

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5 / 6

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6 / 27

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11 / 27

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11 / 15

Tesla Model 3 Rankings

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1 / 27

Safest Electric Cars

1 / 27

Luxury Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 15

Most Affordable Luxury Electric Cars

1 / 14

Best Small Electric Cars

1 / 13

Best Small Electric Cars for Tall People

1 / 13

Longest Range Small Electric Cars

1 / 13

Small Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 13

Best American Small Electric Cars

1 / 3

Best Electric Luxury Compact Cars

1 / 3

Best Electric Luxury Compact Cars for Tall People

1 / 3

Best Electric Luxury Small Cars

1 / 3

Best Electric Luxury Small Cars for Tall People

1 / 3

Electric Luxury Compact Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 3

Electric Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 3

Longest Range Electric Luxury Compact Cars

1 / 3

Longest Range Electric Luxury Small Cars

1 / 3

Most Comfortable Electric Luxury Compact Cars

1 / 3

Most Comfortable Electric Luxury Small Cars

1 / 3

Most Affordable Electric Luxury Compact Cars

1 / 2

Most Affordable Electric Luxury Small Cars

1 / 2

Best American Electric Luxury Compact Cars

1 / 1

Best American Electric Luxury Small Cars

1 / 1

Best Electric Cars

2 / 27

Best Electric Cars for Tall People

2 / 27

Best Luxury Electric Cars

2 / 15

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2 / 15

Most Reliable Luxury Electric Cars

2 / 15

Small Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 13

Best American Electric Cars

2 / 5

Best American Luxury Electric Cars

2 / 3

Electric Luxury Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 3

Electric Luxury Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 3

Longest Range Luxury Electric Cars

3 / 15

Most Comfortable Luxury Electric Cars

3 / 15

Most Reliable Small Electric Cars

3 / 13

Most Reliable Electric Cars

4 / 27

Most Comfortable Small Electric Cars

4 / 13

Most Affordable Electric Cars

5 / 19

Most Affordable Small Electric Cars

5 / 6

Most Comfortable Electric Cars

6 / 27

Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

11 / 27

Luxury Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

11 / 15

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

Other Tesla Model 3 Trim Levels

Long Range, Performance

Other Tesla Model 3 Trim Levels

Base, Performance

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

8 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

8 years / 120000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years / 50000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

TOP SAFETY PICK +

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

TOP SAFETY PICK +

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

271 hp

Torque:

310 foot-lbs

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.070 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

346 hp

Torque:

389 foot-lbs

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.086 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD

MPGe:

127 / 126 / 127

Range (city/hwy):

272 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity

Battery Size/Capacity :

50 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

10.4 hours (240V)

Engine Specifications

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

MPGe:

127 / 126 / 127

Range (city/hwy):

358 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity

Battery Size/Capacity:

82 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

11.5 hours (240V)

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple Car Play:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple Car Play:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.7 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.7 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54 inches

Cargo Space:

22.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

97.0 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.7 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.7 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54 inches

Cargo Space:

22.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

97.0 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3862 lbs

Width:

82.2 inches

Height:

56.8 inches

Length:

184.8 inches

Wheelbase:

113.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.5 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4034 lbs

Width:

82.2 inches

Height:

56.8 inches

Length:

184.8 inches

Wheelbase:

113.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.5 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/45R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/45R18

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